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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Bryce Petty was heading home to Texas a few days after the biggest game of his young NFL career to relax a little.With the New York Jets entering into their bye-week break, the second-year quarterback had his game plan prepared.Put the cowboy boots on, hang out with Mom and Dad for a little bit, so itll be good, a smiling Petty said Tuesday after the teams final practice until next week. Kind of get your mind away from things, regroup and be ready to rock and roll when we get back.What that means for Petty is still uncertain. He got his first NFL start Sunday in place of an injured Ryan Fitzpatrick in a 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams , going 19 of 32 for 163 yards with a touchdown. But he also tossed an interception with just under two minutes left to seal the defeat.Fitzpatrick is recovering from a sprained left knee and the time off should help the healing process. Coach Todd Bowles hasnt committed to a starter for New Yorks game against New England on Nov. 27, saying hed make that decision next Monday.Im here to play football, Petty said. Again, for me, its control what you can control. And Ive said it before and Ill say it again: To be a good teammate, I have to be a better quarterback than I was yesterday, today. That part doesnt change (despite) whatever is going on.With the Jets struggling to a 3-7 mark and their playoff prospects fading, many fans and media think Bowles should stick with Petty to see if last years fourth-round pick out of Baylor could be the quarterback of the future.Bowles, however, is sticking to his philosophy of wanting to play whoever gives the Jets the best chance to win now. If the coach decides that its Fitzpatrick, that means Petty will go back to the sideline and wait for his next opportunity.Again, those are hypotheticals, Petty said. I try not to deal with that. Control what I can control. Being anxious, the anxiety is not something that I like to feel.You carry on about your business and as soon as you hear something, then you go to bat. Other than that, you try not to think about it.Bowles gave Petty the expected mixed review on Monday, praising him for his poise, understanding his reads and throwing some nice deep balls. The coach also pointed out some hurried throws and missed reads, typical of a player making his first start.After watching the film, Petty agreed with Bowles. He got the Jets off to a nice start, including a 99-yard touchdown drive on New Yorks second possession, but the offense couldnt do much more against Los Angeles.Some good things, some bad things, he said. Again, theres always positives and then construction, I guess, put it that way. There were definitely some opportunities there to make some plays. But, overall, we moved the ball. We just have to finish drives.Quarterbacks coach Kevin Patullo said Tuesday that Petty worked hard on studying the game plan going into the matchup with the Rams and felt he was fully prepared.He did what he needed to do and today we talked about it, Patullo said. So, there is a lot to learn from it, but I think he did some good things in there.Petty injured his right shoulder in the preseason finale against Philadelphia and missed a few weeks of practice time while recovering. Patullo doesnt think that missed time stunted Pettys development in any way.He was constantly with us in the classroom, so, mentally he was always there, Patullo said. He knew the game plan. He knew what was going on with everything there.Physically, obviously, all the rehab and stuff like that, that was probably the only part that he missed and then just being in our huddle, hearing me talk to him and the play calls.But as far as classroom, he was there every day, so, he knew exactly what was going on.For now, Petty will get in some family time, but work wont be too far from his mind.Its hard to get away from it, he said. I love it. Typically, when I watch games, its implementing our plays into things and how that will work. Its hard to get away from football. Its a good thing.Game notesDefensive line coach Pepper Johnson, in one of his few media sessions of the season, opened by saying he wouldnt answer questions about the players in his unit, which has come under criticism lately with the benchings of Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson for one quarter at Miami last week. 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Remarkably, and only a little over five weeks since Arjen Robbens late Wembley marker the 2,000-odd fans packing out Shiraks Arnar Stadium this past Tuesday evening were witnessing the opening salvo of the 2013-14 competitive football season in Europe. The qualifying stages of the UEFA Champions League were underway and come the final whistle the first hat trick of the competition was in the books. Take that Cristiano. As the so called minnows of European football fight amongst themselves the elite of European football began unlocking the padlocks on training camps and David Moyes was altering the speed dial numbers of Sir Alex Fergusons office phone. Moyes first official day in the job saw him put the final touches of the coaching jigsaw in place. The new Old Trafford supremo didnt need Google to map out his search as the English champions announced coaching roles for Ryan Giggs and old boy Phillip Neville. The London bookies reacted immediately - some installing Giggs as the favourite to succeed Moyes. Giggs, who signed a one-year extension just as Sir Alex Ferguson was putting the finishing touches on yet another BPL title, made his club debut back in 1991 as a fresh faced 17-year-old. By sheer coincidence, Uniteds opponents at Old Trafford that early March day was Moyes old club Everton. Installed as player-coach, Giggs spent the offseason in the classroom continuing his coaching education which is due to culminate next summer when the club expects the 39-year old Welshman to receive his UEFA Pro License. Alongside the well-respected Neville, who retired at the end of last season after finishing as a player under Moyes, United could not have wished for better ambassadors to act as the conduit in the dressing room with the new gaffer. Moyes, who came under the media spotlight for the first time earlier last week, was his usual defiant self when informing the assembled throng Wayne Rooney was not for sale. Although Moyes let it be known he has already conducted several productive meetings with a player he helped nurture at Goodison Park this will do nothing to dampen the heightened speculation of where Rooneys future lies. The Rooney speculation is not just a media invention, as future Barcelona captain and ex-team mate Gerald Piqué got in on the act when saying earlier today he thought Rooney would slot in very nicely alongside Messi and Nou Camp new boy Neymar. The two uber-stars who team up officially next week when Barcelonas training camp opens have spent time hanging out together as the Messi and Friends series of charity matches got underway. On Tuesday night in Lima, Peru Neymar completely outshone Messi and capped a mesmerizing performance with the most audacious of 45-yard lobs. Its lucky for the people in attendance Neymar did not join Arsenal as if he did its quite likely following his MVP performance at the Confederations Cup Wenger would have wrapped the 21-year old up in cotton wool and packed him off to a health farm for a month of rest and recuperation. Messis charity tour - that culminated in a date at Soldieer Field, has had its fair share of controversy including the last minute cancellation for Wednesdays planned date in Los Angeles.dddddddddddd Added to this, many of the high grade talent including the likes of Aguero, Fabregas, Alves, and Prince-Boateng withdrew from the wrap in Chicago as they prepared to meet up with their clubs for training camp. AC Milan, who get underway at one of world footballs grandest of training complexes Milanello on Monday only managed to finish third in Serie A last season will themselves have to qualify for the this seasons Champions League. Before that early next month along with Chelsea, Valencia and Internazionale, the Rosonerri will take part in the New York leg of the International Champions Cup, a brand new pre- season tournament which also counts amongst its participant Real Madrid and the Carlos Tevez-strengthened Juventus. The unique concept calls for games in Indianapolis, Los Angeles and even Valencia where the competition will kick off July 27 before concluding in a show piece final at Sun Life Stadium, Miami August 7. Its hardly surprising that with the likes of Real Madrid off on a European jaunt prior to flying to Los Angeles, Liverpool playing in Australia, Manchester United jetting off to the Far East where Chelsea will also play prior to arriving in New York - it is the worlds airlines which have leapt to the top of world footballs sponsorship table. Barcelona, who will tour Asia this pre-season, recently announced a global partnership with Qatar Airways. With the Qatar Foundation already installed as jersey sponsor the Spanish champions have considerably strengthened their ties with a nation that will host the 2022 World Cup Finals. The pre-season also affords the perfect platform for clubs across Europe to launch their new jerseys. One of the grandest events took place a few summers back when AC Milan took to Times Square and live television to unveil their new road jersey. Mercifully for Liverpool fans, the club spared them the embarrassment of live television when they unveiled their new alternate jersey yesterday and one that would not look out of place down the local bowling alley. For a club that has tested the patience of their phenomenal fans starved of domestic league success for over two decades, Liverpool are certainly doing their level best to invoke their great history with a jersey that was inspired by the one they wore back in 1995-96. According to club legend Jan Molby, the five-time European champions are now preparing for life post Suárez. With Real Madrid the most likely destination for Suárez, it certainly increases the possibility when the curtain comes down on this seasons UEFA Champions League at the Estádio do Sport in Lisbon on May 24, Los Blancos may finally have claimed their 10th European title. Magnificently Madrids pre-season gets underway about as football far removed from the prestige and glamour of a date in the Champions League Final when on July 21, they travel to Goldsands Stadium for a date with AFC Bournemouth. A once in a lifetime David and Goliath encounter which will certainly have the locals talking about for many generations to come. You can reach and follow Noel Butler at:Noel.Butler@BellMedia.ca@TheSoccerNoel ' ' '